When people think of endangered animals, it’s usually the charismatic megafauna that first comes to mind. Folks envision lions and tigers and bears (oh my!). We think of massive herbivores such as Keep Reading
75 Christmas Traditions Around the World (with Fun Christmas Facts)
It’s no secret among friends and family that we’re nuts for Christmas traditions, decorating our house from wall to wall and immersing ourselves in local holiday celebrations.In fact, it’s the one Keep Reading
40 Best Backpacks for Travelers
As responsible travelers who travel light and never check our bags (unless the airline forces us to), carryon luggage is essential for transporting our gear. The value of a good rolling bag can never Keep Reading
20 Longest Rivers in the World by Continent (For Your World Travel Bucket List)
Did you know that less than three percent of all the water in the world is freshwater? Of that, nearly 99% is stored in glaciers, ice caps, and underground. In other words, freshwater on the surface Keep Reading
Top 25 Things To Do in Malaysia for Nature Lovers
Malaysia is one of my favorite countries– a place I fell in love with the first time I visited. When people ask me why, I normally start talking and never stop. I mean, what’s not to like? There are Keep Reading
50 Fascinating Facts About Indian Culture (By Region)
India is home to a vast plethora of languages, religions, cuisine, and arts that each have sub-genres of their own.With so many different facets of rich Indian culture to take in, exploring the Keep Reading
Going Green: 60 Simple Tips For Earth Day & Every Day
Earth Day was originally conceived by environmental activist John McConnell back in 1969. But it was U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson who founded it as an environmental teach-in held on April 22, 1970. Keep Reading
20 Tallest Mountains in the World By Continent (For Your World Travel Bucket List)
The writing staff here at Green Global Travel has been a fortunate group of ramblers, exploring a bevy of the biggest and tallest mountains in the world.From Alaska's Denali/Mt. McKinley and Keep Reading
40 Fascinating Facts about the Markhor (National Animal of Pakistan)
Over the last 8 years of running Green Global Travel, there's been an unfortunate amount of bad news to report for nature and wildlife. But the comeback of the markhor– the National Animal of Keep Reading
Maasai Mara Conservancies: A Model for Community-Based Conservation in Kenya
Our first morning game drive from Porini Mara Camp is the sort of experience wildlife lovers dream of their entire lives. We’re exploring the Ol Kinyei and Naboisho Conservancies, on privately-owned Keep Reading
Why Responsible Travel Matters (and Greenwashing Sucks)
Much like "eco-friendly" and "sustainable," responsible travel has become a major buzzword in the tourism industry in recent years.Hotels, tour operators, tourism attractions, and other associated Keep Reading
15 Ways To Reduce Waste And Move Towards Waste-Free Living
One of the most important things we can do to protect our environment is to find ways to reduce waste and move towards a more waste-free lifestyle.Waste is problematic on a number of different Keep Reading
The Ultimate Beach Vacation Packing List
After 10 years of traveling to ecotourism destinations all around the world, Mary and I have developed quite a few travel packing tips that make our trip preparation a breeze.She's the organized Keep Reading
Animals in Kenya: A Guide to 40 Species of Kenyan Wildlife
Our 17-day Kenya safari last month was a lifelong dream come true.Exploring the country's finest National Parks, wildlife reserves, and community-based conservancies blessed us with a cornucopia Keep Reading
20+ Camping Tips & Tricks for Responsible Travelers
As overtourism (the seemingly inevitable result of mass tourism) continues to wreak havoc on popular summer travel destinations around the world, more and more travelers are seeking out less Keep Reading
Exploring the Ancient Xunantunich Mayan Ruins of Belize
There is a private ritual I have– sacred and, until now, unspoken– that helps me connect with ancient archaeological sites such as the Xunantunich Mayan ruins in Belize on a more personal (rather than Keep Reading
